Temple University in Spain: Spring Semester in Oviedo

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Oviedo

Term: Spring 
Dates: early January to late May

Description: Temple's spring semester in Spain program is based at the University of Oviedo in the province of Asturias, one of the most culturally significant regions in Spain. The program is designed for students who have completed at least three semesters of college-level Spanish and are committed to further developing their Spanish language skills. Courses are conducted in Spanish, and students live with Spanish host families for the duration of the program.

Study abroad participants are enrolled in the Cursos de Lengua y Cultura Españolas para Extranjeros program, which for more than 20 years has offered courses in Spanish language and culture to international students. An integral part of the university, the center offers a broad range of courses, conducted in Spanish, at the intermediate and advanced levels. All program courses are held in Oviedo at the university's humanities campus, El Milán, which has classrooms, administrative offices, as well as a library, video library, and language laboratory.

Oviedo is situated in central Asturias at the foot of the Naranco hills, 21 miles from the coast. Oviedo is a lively city with a population of more than 220,000. While the city has an impressive old-town center, museums, and significant historic sites, it is also a modern city. As there are relatively few English-speaking visitors, Oviedo is also an excellent location to improve language skills. The University of Oviedo has a notable presence within the city.

Highlights: The first several days of the program take place in Madrid, where faculty conduct an orientation program, and students have the opportunity to explore Spain's capital city and its environs before traveling to Oviedo to begin classes. The period in Madrid also includes day excursions to nearby cities.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approximately 10,400-15,000 USD, depending on residency

Spain Program Fee: 4900 USD
Spain Program Fee includes: Housing with a family and three meals a day in Oviedo; housing and excursions during the orientation week in Madrid (except for lunch on arrival day); and travel from Madrid to Oviedo (but not from Oviedo to Madrid).

Experience Required: yes

Three semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Temple University's Mission Statement: The Temple University International Programs office is responsible for administering Temple-sponsored study abroad programs; advising Temple students on study abroad program and scholarship opportunities; serving as a liaison between the main campus and our campuses in Rome and Tokyo, acting as a resource for the Temple University community on matters concerning international education, and responding to increasing interest in international activities on the part of Temple students and faculty. We continue to develop and strengthen the international education programs that help Temple students attain a global perspective. We recognize that today, more than ever, the world demands that students understand other countries and how they are linked together. We are committed to the notion that through international education, Temple students enrich their general education, acquire knowledge and experience for their later professional success, and develop life skills needed to become competent and engaged global citizens.